Velvet & Ember

7 years of Velvet & Ember !

7 years of doing things a little differently.
Of trusting my taste, raising the bar, breaking a few rules, and creating a space that feels unmistakably mine.

V&E has evolved. I’ve evolved. And it just keeps getting better.

To every person who has sat in my chair, trusted my hands, hyped me up, referred a friend, bought a product, shared a post, or simply kept coming back, you are the biggest part of this.

7 years in. Still evolving. Still obsessed. Still just getting started.

Luxury, unfiltered, intentional. Always. 🥂

And now for the BEST PART! The WINNERS of The Indulgence Scalp Treatment are… and your nominee Olga Samoilovska / Holistic Esthetician

CONGRATULATIONS to the two of you!!! Text me to book your treatment 661-877-8065 💋

Because who doesn’t love free s**t 🫶🏼 Here’s what you’re playing for:

THE INDULGENCE

The ultimate scalp reset + relaxation ritual
2 hours · $299

For scalps that need a little extra attention, and for anyone who simply wants more. Because why not?

This is the full V&E experience: deep cleanse, serious scalp care, & unapologetic indulgence wrapped into 2 glorious hours.

We start by getting very up close & personal with your scalp using a Tricho-Derm analysis at up to 1000× magnification, then customize the experience around what your scalp actually needs.

From there, surrender.

THE RITUAL

Scalp analysis with Tricho-Derm technology
Scalp brushing + stimulation
Neck, shoulder + scalp massage
Nourishing oil treatment
Two customized scalp exfoliations + massage
Red light therapy
Heated treatment cap
Hand massage
Double cleanse
Deep-conditioning hair masque
Blow-dry + finished style
Hair-treatment devices incorporated throughout

Two hours. No rushing. No bare minimum.

Part scalp treatment. Part hair treatment. Part nervous-system exhale.

Extra? Maybe.
Necessary? I think so.

You all have 1 DAY to tag all your favorite service providers below, share this post to your stories, and check back TOMORROW, FRIDAY Sept 25th 5pm to find out who the 2 winners are!

Best of luck XxX

Greasy?? Itchy?? I bet this ONE MICRO HABIT will be a game changer for you!

You keep buying all the new and “so amazing” shampoos over & over again, but still having issues??? Let’s redirect our focus from chasing new products, to our habits & technique. The most amazing products will be s**t if you aren’t using them properly.

Leaving shampoo behind is always going to give you problems. STOP HALF-ASSING THIS!!! 30-45 seconds of rinsing is the difference between a good hair day and a bad hair day. You’re already going through the effort & energy of washing your hair, DO IT BETTER!

There’s no magic number of seconds you have to rinse. But try giving yourself about 30 intentional seconds next wash day.

Move your head around. Lift the hair. Get your fingertips in there. Pay attention to the nape, sides and back. Make sure the water is actually reaching the scalp and all of your lengths.

Before you decide you need a new shampoo, clarifier, or another product… make sure you’re actually rinsing the ones you already use.

Do less. Do it better. 💋

Your shampoo technique matters more than you think. This is the FOUNDATION for styling your hair.

Shampoo isn’t just something you slap on, scrub for 10 seconds, and rinse away. This leads to buildup, greasy looking roots, & itchy scalps.

Take the time to thoroughly saturate your hair with water before adding anything!

Emulsify (rub it between your palms) your shampoo before applying it.

Work deliberately through the scalp.

Use your fingertips—not your nails. You’re just creating micro tears & unnecessary inflammation. You’re not getting a cleaner result.

And rinse thoroughly! Like… WAYYY longer than you think.

Then do this AGAIN! if you’re going 2, 3, 4+ days between washes, 1 wash isn’t going to cut it. If you’re on the upper end of dirty hair days, a 3rd wash is probably necessary. DON’T HALF ASS THIS PART!!! It will just give you more problems & bad hair days!

None of this is complicated.

That’s the point.

You don’t always need more. Sometimes you just need to do the basics BETTER. Elevate the Basic.

Save this for your next wash day 💋

Spicy 🌶️ Brunette! REDS don’t have to punch you in the face! This tone not only works beautifully with her skin tone, but it works WITH her natural color and level, allowing her to gracefully wear this for months without having any harsh lines of grow out, or being high maintenance. The difference is using a Demi color, staying within your same natural level of lightness/darkness, and then spicing it up with those gorgeous red tones for that extra oomph!